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1
Which of the following was a result of the Selective Service Act?
Men were required to register for military service.
African Americans could not become Army officers.
Women could serve in combat positions.
Troops were segregated by race.
2
The war might have involved only two nations, Austria-Hungary andSerbia, if not for
the American Expeditionary Force.
propaganda
imperialism.
the alliance system
3
Which of the following nations was not a member of the "Big Four"?
Italy
Great Britain
Russia
France
4
How did life change for women in the United States after World War I started?
Women lost the right to vote.
More women got jobs outside the home.
More women had children.
Women began to earn more than men.
5
During World War I, the western front in Europe was characterized by
the breakdown of the Russian defense.
constant movement of troops.
trench warfare.
unrestricted submarine warfare.
6
Why is this propaganda poster from 1917 encouraging Americans to "plant and raise" vegetables?
The United States was at war against Japan.
There was a lack of farmers in the country.
The Dust Bowl had destroyed most farmland in the U.S
All available food was needed to support the war effort
7
The woman pictured here is drawing attention to the fact that
women in the U.S could not vote when Wilson was President.
the United States failed to support Germany in World War I.
The United States failed to join the League of Nations.
Wilson promised to help the Germans create a democratic govt
8
Where was the assassination that triggered World War I?
Bosnia
Alsace-Lorraine
Ottoman Empire
Belgium
9
This American poster from 1917 is suggesting that the United States
will be invaded by a simian army.
should fight Germany to protect the borders of the U.S.
should stay out of European affairs.
is far enough away from the conflict raging in Europe.
10
Which of these is considered the "spark" that began World War I?
Imperialistic competition among European nations.
The assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne.
The growth of European nationalism.
Military build-up in industrialized countries.
11
During World War I, new weapons such as ___ had the GREATEST impact on mechanized warfare.
tanks and airplanes
submarines and machine guns
submarines and tanks
machine guns and cannons
12
Because militarism had been a major cause of the war, the framers of the Treaty of Versailles
forced Germany to accept sole responsibility for the war
barred Germany from maintaining an army
required Germany to pay reparations for war damages.
stripped Germany of its colonies in the Pacific.
13
Which Congressional law was challenged in the Supreme Court case, Schenck v. United States?
The 17th Amendment.
The Federal Reserve Act.
The Volstead Act.
The Sedition Act.
14
Who rejected Wilson's "Fourteen Points" peace plan?
Allied leaders
the U.S. Senate
the Germans
the League of Nations
15
Which of the following was not a cause of World War I?
American isolationism
the stockpiling of weapons
European nationalism
imperialist competition
16
His assassination sparked World War I.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Frank Ferdinand
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Archduke Fritz Ferdinand
17
The U.S. president depicted in this cartoon published at the end of World War I was
Calvin Coolidge.
Harry Truman.
Franklin Roosevelt.
Woodrow Wilson.
18
Which was a major cause for the entry of the U.S. into World War I?
Russia's decision to leave the war
the desire to collect reparations
Germany's invasion of Belgium
Germany's decision to resume unrestricted submarine warfare
19
The Treaty of Versailles overlooked the importance of
crippling nations that might prove dangerous in the future.
identifying the guilty party in a war
nations like the U.S in internationalpeace-keeping org.
treating all nations justly, including the losers of a war.
20
These people opposed World War I because they saw it as an imperialist struggle.
pacifists
conscientious objector
nationalism
socialists
21
"The world must be made safe for democracy." This statement was made in 1917 by
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Calvin Coolidge
22
"The Fourteen Points"
warned Americans not to travel on European ships.
were issued by Wilson as a basis for a lasting peace.
was a declaration of US neutrality.
provided secret aid to the U.K before the US entered the war
23
The cartoon seen here was probably drawn by someone who felt that the United States
should not join the League of Nations
was taking advantage of smaller nations.
should join the League of Nations.
should not enter World War I.
24
The Espionage and Sedition Acts affected freedom of speech because they
forced restaurant owners to offer "liberty sandwiches"
forced the repeal of the first amendment
promoted biased ideas designed to sway people's thinking
allowed the gov. to silence ideas that challenged it
25
What caused widespread starvation in Germany?
the British blockade
the Allied bombing of German farms
the devaluation of German currency
a severe drought
26
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
to enter on the side of the Allied Powers.
to support the Central Powers by providing war materials.
to remain militarily and politically neutral
to enter on the side of the Central Powers.
27
The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 showed that Americans
were targeting minorities as scapegoats for causing the war
were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S
were fearful of the French presence in the country
were fearful of Communist influences in the government
28
What was issued by the German govt to appease the U.S. and end unrestricted submarine warfare?
The Schlieffen Plan
The Zimmerman Telegram
The Sussex Pledge
The Lusitania Doctrine
29
What reason did Senators give for opposing U.S. membership in the League of Nations?
It would drag the United States into European conflicts.
It would lead to international instability.
It would interfere with free-trade agreements.
It would drain American finances.
30
The policy that kept the United States out of the war for three years was called
nationalism.
the convoy system.
neutrality.
the alliance system.
31
The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 showed that Americans
were targeting minorities as scapegoats for causing the war.
were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S.
were fearful of the French presence in the country.
were fearful of Communist influences in the government.
32
He commanded the American Expeditionary Force (AEF).
General John J. Pershing
General George Patton
General Douglas MacArthur
General Omar Bradley
33
What did the United States use to overcome the threat of German U-boats?
a fleet of American submarines
airplanes
ships flying neutral flags
groups of guarded ships
34
The picture shown suggests that the United States
will have its patience rewarded for staying out of war.
should stop sinking enemy passenger ships.
does not need to get involved in European affairs.
needs to prevent German U-boats from doing further harm.
35
Admiral Sims convinced the British to use this as a hindrance to German U-boats
Zimmerman Note
trench warfare
lobbying for better ships
convoy system
36
The Schlieffen Plan was effective because it
prevented ships from entering waters around Britain
resulted in years of trench warfare
allowed Germany to fight on two fronts at once.
allowed Germany to drive quickly toward the French capital
37
The United States emergence as a world power was due to
World War II.
World War I.
The Great Depression.
The Spanish-American War.
38
Which of these provisions was included in the Treaty of Versailles (1919)?
self-determination of all people
European disarmament
the establishment of the League of Nations
the removal of all barriers to free trade
39
Which of these is considered the "spark" that began World War I?
The assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne.
Imperialistic competition among European nations.
Military build-up in industrialized countries.
The growth of European nationalism.
40
These people opposed World War I because they perceived all wars as evil.
nationalism
socialists
pacifists
conscientious objector
41
Having shot down 29 enemy planes, he was America's leading ace in the war.
John J. Pershing
Alfred Rickenbacker
Eddie Rickenbacker
Alvin York
